March, 2026 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Softball rallies to defeat Campbellsville

March 25, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Softball team fell down early, but scored 9 runs in the 3rd inning en route to a 14-8 win over Campbellsville yesterday. The Lady Lakers were led by […]

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UK Gymnast Anna Flynn Cashion looking forward to competing in NCAA Championship

March 25, 2026 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Sophomore Anna Flynn Cashion stands out from her Kentucky gymnastics teammates because she’s a bit taller at 5-foot-8. All but two of her teammates are 5-foot-4 or shorter. “When I was younger, […]

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Russell Springs man arrested in Glasgow after allegedly assaulting restaurant employees with a hammer

March 24, 2026 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Glasgow over the weekend after allegedly entering a Papa John’s restaurant and assaulting employees with a hammer. Glasgow Police say 24-year-old Aaron Kelly was arrested Saturday night on […]

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Lady Laker Softball defeats Adair County

March 24, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Softball team picked up a 9-5 victory over Adair County last night. Brylie Hardwick led the Lady Lakers with a pair of hits, including a three-run home run in the 4th inning. […]

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Lakers drop district game to Monroe County

March 24, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team dropped a district game to Monroe County last night by a score of 3-2. The Lakers trailed 3-1 headed into the final frame. The Lakers scored one run in the bottom […]

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Driver flown out following single-vehicle wreck Monday evening

March 24, 2026 Zac Oakes

A person was flown out following a single-vehicle collision on East Highway 80 yesterday evening. The accident occurred at around 7:00 yesterday evening on East 80 near the intersection of West Road. WJRS News is […]

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Jamestown prepping for annual Lakefest as celebration nears

March 24, 2026 Zac Oakes

The annual Lakefest celebration in Jamestown is just a little over 3 months away, and city officials say they are working hard to get ready for this year’s event. Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton said there […]

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Russell County to host track meet

March 24, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County will host a track meet today at the First National Bank Athletic Complex. Russell County will host Casey, Cumberland County, Glasgow, Somerset, and Southwestern for the meet today. The meet will get underway […]

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Russell County High School TSA shines at state competition

March 24, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Technology Student Association had a strong showing at state competition. The Drone Team earned a first-place finish. The team consists of Mason Withers, Carson Godby, Asa Woodcock, Jorge Garcia, and […]

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Russell County Hospital Board of Directors to meet today

March 24, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting today. The board will meet at 4 p.m. in the conference room at the hospital. Board meetings are open to the public. […]

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